No, that’s not a turkey. It’s a hermit thrush, basking in a heat lamp we’re using to keep the bird fountain from freezing. Happy holiday to all, as the cold snap ends!
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November 24, 2010
The community came through. North Helpline, the food bank that serves our area, has enough turkeys to supply Thanksgiving Day. That’s quite an accomplishment. Just a week ago it was having a tough time finding enough birds. In 2009, our food bank provided 750 turkeys to families in need. Due to tough economic times, this …
November 24, 2010
When Jack Cellars closed its doors last month, it was the end of an 11-year run of wine stores located at 8016 15th Ave. N.E. But it appears that a new store moving into the Maple Leaf storefront isn’t venturing too far from that theme. According to a partially fallen sign in the window of the former wine store, the …
November 24, 2010
11:41 a.m., Roosevelt Way Northeast outside the Blue Saucer. Vinnie’s been found! Vinnie, the lost dog we posted about last night, is safe. Dave writes: “Yes! Thank you very much for your assistance. Somebody saw your blog and phoned us. We will go pick him up later this morning. Thanks again.” Note: Thanks to whoever …
November 23, 2010
Lost dog in storm! Vinnie was lost from Northeast 92nd Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast. David writes: Please find attached a flyer with the details about Vinnie. He is a very nice old dog who has always had a sneaky penchant for escaping the house. I am particularly worried about him this time because of …